Sustainable PopUp Community at Elf Works Retreat Center

A project in Poughkeepsie, NY by Susan Brearley
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Help us transform our center into a self-sustainable creative sharing community that inspires and mentors.
Backers: 26
Average Pledge Per Backer: $22

Funded: $571 of $10,000
Dates: Apr 23rd -> May 23rd (30 days)
Project By: Susan Brearley
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Latest News

Fourteen Hours To Go ...

May 22nd - via: kickstarter.com
... and we still didn't break $1000.  We appreciate you who pledged.  Remember - your cards won't be charged, a pledge is a promise but no money will reach us unless we miraculously find donations in the next 14 hours of a little over $9000.  So I... (Read More)

If We Can Save You $100 or More, Would You Share $1 Or More? TIP HERE

May 20th - via: kickstarter.com
With just around 50 hours to go, we're not convinced that humans are ready for a peaceful loving community based on organics, art and a sharing spirit.  Brother, can you spare a dime?  Can you share If we pay it forward in something that will be... (Read More)

Guests Speak About Experiences Here - Juan, in Spanish

May 18th - via: kickstarter.com
Unfiltered unedited real video from guests over the last six months You'll need an HTML5 capable browser to see this content. Play Replay with sound Play with sound 00:00 00:00  (Read More)

Guests Speak About Experiences Here - Ella

May 17th - via: kickstarter.com
Unfiltered unedited real video from guests over the last six months You'll need an HTML5 capable browser to see this content. Play Replay with sound Play with sound 00:00 00:00  (Read More)

Guests Speak About Experiences Here - Katie

May 16th - via: kickstarter.com
Unfiltered unedited real video from guests over the last six months  You'll need an HTML5 capable browser to see this content. Play Replay with sound Play with sound 00:00 00:00  (Read More)

Guests Speak About Experiences Here - Jess

May 15th - via: kickstarter.com
Unfiltered unedited real video from guests over the last six months You'll need an HTML5 capable browser to see this content. Play Replay with sound Play with sound 00:00 00:00  (Read More)

Guests Speak About Experiences Here - Adam

May 14th - via: kickstarter.com
Unfiltered unedited real video from guests over the last six months.  You'll need an HTML5 capable browser to see this content. Play Replay with sound Play with sound 00:00 00:00  (Read More)

Guests Speak About Experiences Here - Charlie

May 13th - via: kickstarter.com
Unfiltered unedited real video from guests over the last six months. Take One:  https://drive.google.com/open?id=1WHYy7B5-hOS5lo8hbC_zzjICVLkLZQyQ Take Two: https://drive.google.com/open?id=1uIM8uZE3CZnzxR8tiOh6uatqZOXqlCCj  (Read More)

Guests Speak About Experiences Here - Savanna

May 12th - via: kickstarter.com
Unfiltered unedited real video from guests over the last six months.   Savanna.mov  (Read More)

#ShowLove

May 7th - via: kickstarter.com
We don't get a whole lot of four year old's visiting our center here.  Mostly, the youth visiting here are in high school and college, maybe some just recently graduated from college.  They all enjoy chatting with me.  Everyone needs a great... (Read More)

A Special Message from Suzi Lindner

May 4th - via: kickstarter.com
You'll need an HTML5 capable browser to see this content. Play Replay with sound Play with sound 00:00 00:00  We're posting this on facebook so you can share with others in your network.  Thanks for your support!   (Read More)

Stay at the Center for 2 Weeks for FREE!

May 4th - via: kickstarter.com
How?   It's a contest - the ONE person who gets the MOST number of people to donate in ANY amount will receive 2 weeks free stay here at our center!  That's 14 nights.  This could be a couple for one week, one person for 14 days, or split it into... (Read More)

Graffiti Me! Reward

May 3rd - via: kickstarter.com
Concept Photo  We thought you might like to see the concept photos of the "Graffiti Me" project we have planned for this summer, if our Kickstarter gets funded.  We won't have windows - we'll just be making the outside of a large storage container... (Read More)

Kickstarter Live Technology IS New

May 3rd - via: kickstarter.com
We apologize for anyone who tried to get into the live feed via the Kickstarter link.  We tested in advance, did everything we were instructed to do, and it failed.  We did post some live facebook feeds.  Hope you got to see some of the dinner and... (Read More)

Paying It Forward

April 30th - via: kickstarter.com
https://www.dropbox.com/s/m3uhhhh0kjrz32j/Video%20Apr%2030%2C%2011%2038%2039%20AM.mov Who creates a reward for a reward that’s already released? That would be us. We believe in you humans. Please believe in us back.  (Read More)

Announcements! New Reward! Live Stream!

April 26th - via: kickstarter.com
NEW REWARD!!! For years now, people have been telling me I should have a cookbook. Okay, okay, you twisted my arm.  It will be called "Susan's Kitchen".  You'll find it added as a new reward!  You asked for it - you got it!  New reward! My first... (Read More)

Is Permaculture a new idea?

April 26th - via: kickstarter.com
"Permaculture is a system of agricultural and social design principles centered around simulating or directly utilizing the patterns and features observed in natural ecosystems. The term permaculture was developed and coined by David Holmgren, then a... (Read More)

Why are We Passionate About A Center for Homesteading?

April 25th - via: kickstarter.com
We'd love for you to think about the statistics shown in the trailer for the film "Farmers For America" at this website https://www.leaveitbetter.com/farmers-for-america/ .  It's a film we'd like everyone to watch. When our Kickstarter is... (Read More)

Community Dinners

April 25th - via: kickstarter.com
Only ever home made organic pasta sauce Brock, WWOOFer host from Montana On any given night, there is a fascinating gathering of people here, and that's when things get really fun and exciting.  It's gratifying to host a safe space where people can... (Read More)

Do you know someone who speaks Farsi?

April 24th - via: kickstarter.com
This is one of our frequent visitors, friend and guest, Mohsen with a message in Farsi.  Share with anyone you know who speaks this language!  Thank you for your support!  You'll need an HTML5 capable browser to see this content. Play Replay with... (Read More)

Do you know someone who speaks Chinese?

April 23rd - via: kickstarter.com
Here's a testimonial in Chinese from one of our guests, friend and supporter, Richard.  Richard is a University philosophy student and visited our center over his spring break 2018. Our popup community that week was dynamic and fun, diverse and... (Read More)

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